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Independence for Jose: specialist standing frame

A specialist standing frame would give Jose independence - we are $2,250 away.

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Jose P. Gibson
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Ann Arbor
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Ann Arbor Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,250. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home. We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $2,250 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $260 • specialist standing frame: $1,700 • First-year servicing plan: $290 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Jose

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  1. Quick update: $642 raised so far (29%). I made the first payment toward specialist standing frame. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Bronx so I could bring a meal

    • Thinking of you. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!

      • Hope things get better soon, Jose. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

        • Hang in there, Jose. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Nagpur.

          • wishing you the best. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

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